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| Barack Obama plays golf at St Andrews on Scottish visit | Barack Obama plays golf at St Andrews on Scottish visit |
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| Former US president Barack Obama has visited the home of golf on his first visit to Scotland. | Former US president Barack Obama has visited the home of golf on his first visit to Scotland. |
| He arrived in Edinburgh by private jet on Friday morning ahead of a charity event where he will address philanthropy and business leaders. | He arrived in Edinburgh by private jet on Friday morning ahead of a charity event where he will address philanthropy and business leaders. |
| The golfing enthusiast then headed to St Andrews, where he played on the Old Course. | The golfing enthusiast then headed to St Andrews, where he played on the Old Course. |
| He was joined by Sir Tom Hunter, whose charitable foundation had invited Obama to speak in Edinburgh. | He was joined by Sir Tom Hunter, whose charitable foundation had invited Obama to speak in Edinburgh. |
| After completing the third hole, Mr Obama spoke to the crowd who had been following him around the course. | |
| He shook hands with people and asked them how they were doing before heading back to play golf. | |
| The dinner at the EICC is thought to be one of his first major addresses since his term as president came to an end. | The dinner at the EICC is thought to be one of his first major addresses since his term as president came to an end. |
| Tickets for a table of 10 at the event are understood to have cost about £5,000. | Tickets for a table of 10 at the event are understood to have cost about £5,000. |
| All of the cash raised will be split between children's charities in Scotland and the Obama Foundation. | All of the cash raised will be split between children's charities in Scotland and the Obama Foundation. |
| Security is expected to be tight in Edinburgh as police step up resources around major events in the wake of the Manchester bombing. | Security is expected to be tight in Edinburgh as police step up resources around major events in the wake of the Manchester bombing. |
| Comedian Kevin Bridges, singer Annie Lennox and Scottish band Texas will provide entertainment at the event and young people will also be involved. | Comedian Kevin Bridges, singer Annie Lennox and Scottish band Texas will provide entertainment at the event and young people will also be involved. |
| Thirteen-year-old Mila Stricevic, from Glasgow, will read a poem after winning a schools competition. | Thirteen-year-old Mila Stricevic, from Glasgow, will read a poem after winning a schools competition. |
| Harry Potter prize | Harry Potter prize |
| Auction prizes include two walk-on parts in the next Fantastic Beasts film from the Harry Potter franchise, and the naming rights to the Gleneagles Hotel American bar. | Auction prizes include two walk-on parts in the next Fantastic Beasts film from the Harry Potter franchise, and the naming rights to the Gleneagles Hotel American bar. |
| The event at the EICC in Morrison Street is being organised by The Hunter Foundation. | The event at the EICC in Morrison Street is being organised by The Hunter Foundation. |
| The charity was set up by leading businessman and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter. | The charity was set up by leading businessman and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter. |
| The Hunter Foundation has previously arranged for US politicians and actors including Bill Clinton, Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney to come to Scotland. | The Hunter Foundation has previously arranged for US politicians and actors including Bill Clinton, Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney to come to Scotland. |
| Last year, Leonardo DiCaprio travelled to Edinburgh to speak at the Scottish Business Awards at the EICC. | Last year, Leonardo DiCaprio travelled to Edinburgh to speak at the Scottish Business Awards at the EICC. |
| Announcing Barack Obama's visit in April, Sir Tom said: "From the south side of Chicago to the White House has been an epic, historic journey and it will be a true honour to hear that story from the man who made that journey. | Announcing Barack Obama's visit in April, Sir Tom said: "From the south side of Chicago to the White House has been an epic, historic journey and it will be a true honour to hear that story from the man who made that journey. |
| "We are both truly proud and delighted to be hosting the 44th president of the United States in Scotland at this event." | "We are both truly proud and delighted to be hosting the 44th president of the United States in Scotland at this event." |